What’s On September 2019 – May 2020
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WELCOME The excitement of the lights going down and the curtain rising on a performance on one of our stages is almost matched for me by the thrill and anticipation of sharing another vibrant and exciting new season with you all. As this brochure lands, we will be counting down the days until the opening of Matilda, a juggernaut of a show in every sense and the latest production to grace the stage courtesy of our fantastic artistic partner, the Royal Shakespeare Company. But the show is just a small part of this wonderful partnership, as we are also collaborating with the RSC on a major national initiative Shakespeare Nation – a two-year programme of activities in schools and communities across the region who would not normally engage with theatre. This is followed by Romeo & Juliet which has opened to incredible acclaim and is the latest new production from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, another long-standing Theatre Royal partner, and the first of two productions in this season as we also welcome back The Red Shoes in February. Partnerships are at the core of what we do on and off our three stages across Theatre Royal, Playhouse and Stage Two. Through our artistic programmes and extensive community work, we are embedding ourselves in the cultural community locally, regionally and nationally. It is truly inspiring to see these partnerships get stronger and stronger each year. This season sees return visits from other partners including National Theatre with A Taste of Honey, The Watermill Theatre with two more electric Shakespeare productions that are not-to-be-missed, as well as Rambert, Northern Ballet, Glyndebourne and the newest addition to our family of artistic partners, Welsh National Opera. And, of course, how can we forget the European Premiere of Acosta Danza’s new programme, Evolution, featuring Carlos Acosta dancing in the iconic title role in Christopher Bruce’s Rooster, and the last ever production from Richard Alston Dance Company. This season also features one of our most impressive and diverse arrays of musicals ever with Kinky Boots, the highly-anticipated Emilio and Gloria Estefan story, On Your Feet, musical murder mystery Curtains starring Jason Manford, We Will Rock You and, of course, the musical phenomenon Les Misérables. For drama-lovers we have two classic pieces of drama in A Woman Of No Importance directed by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre former Artistic Director Dominic Dromgoole, and Dial M for Murder and a new stage adaptation of Alice Sebold’s novel, The Lovely Bones. I hope you are as excited about this new season as I am and I cannot wait to see you all enjoy this this theatrical feast! Stephen Crocker Chief Executive
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Imagine a time when love is forbidden...
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK THE MOUSETRAP Monday 8 – Saturday 13 July Discover why Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre.
Photo: Johan Persson
The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? Age 12+
Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £31.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.
“THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE”
The Telegraph
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Tuesday 16 July – Saturday 17 August Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 September Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet is a passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story. Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together.
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Bursting with youth, vitality and Matthew Bourne’s trademark storytelling, Norwich’s brightest young dance talent join the New Adventures company, with direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne, design by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Paul Groothuis and new orchestrations of the Prokofiev score by Terry Davies, played live by the New Adventures Orchestra.
Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
This new production joins the popular New Adventures repertoire which includes Swan Lake, Cinderella and The Red Shoes. Age 12+
Mon – Thu: £10 – £56 Fri – Sat: £10 – £58.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.
“...THE PERFECT NAUGHTY TREAT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, REVOLTING OR OTHERWISE” Daily Express
“The most eagerly awaited dance show of 2019” Daily Telegraph
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £42
Sat 7 Sept
5 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 26s and Groups. 2.30pm
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Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 September
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 September
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their brand new live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots takes you from the factory floor to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This completely new show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from the amazing Flying Pinky Ponk. Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12,844 parents’ reviews.
Charlie is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the shoe factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola – a fabulous performer in need of some new stilettos. West End star Kayi Ushe (The Book of Mormon) is putting on the boots to play Lola, he is joined by Coronation Street star Paula Lane as Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson (Rent, UK tour) as Charlie Price. Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
“It’s hard to imagine a show more likely to engage little ones and give them a sense of the magic of theatre” The Guardian
Mon – Thu: £10 – £47
Wed 1.00pm & 4.00pm | Thu 10am & 1pm
Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.
Tickets £10 – £18 Discounts available for Friends and Under 18s.
Fri & Sat: £10 – £51
Thu 19 Sept Thu 26 Sept Thu 26 Sept 2.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7
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Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 October
Monday 7 – Saturday 12 October
World-leading contemporary dance company Rambert presents its first major UK revivals of two landmark dance works alongside a new breakthrough creation by a rising star.
Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. She wants to be beautiful, adores her charm bracelet and has a crush on a boy... There’s one big difference though – Susie is dead.
Created for Rambert by renowned Royal Opera House resident choreographer Wayne McGregor, PreSentient is an arresting response to the music of Steve Reich. This piece merges Mcgregor’s signature angular movements with the lyrical phrasing of Reich’s music. Acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter returns to Norwich with In your rooms, a piece of heart-stopping intensity blending the personal and the political. Completing the triple bill is a new work by French hip-hop battler Marion Motin, best known for her work with VMA - nominated video for Dua Lipa’s IDGAF.
Alice Sebold’s best-selling novel The Lovely Bones is a unique coming-of-age tale that captured the hearts of readers throughout the world. This acclaimed adaptation is an unforgettable play about life after loss. With a cast of thirteen versatile and talented actors, visually stunning staging and a spellbinding soundtrack, this wonderfully creative production is an exciting, emotional and uplifting theatrical tour de force. Age 14+ Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £33.50
Matinee Thu 1.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £26 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 25s, Groups and Schools.
Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups. Wed 9 Oct Sat 12 Oct Sat 12 Oct 2.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 9
The Watermill Theatre presents Photo: Jane Hobson
TWO ELECTRIFYING PRODUCTIONS FUSING LIVE MUSIC WITH SHAKESPEAREAN WIT, HUMOUR AND TRAGEDY
by William Shakespeare Directed by Paul Hart | Designed by Katie Lias | Movement by Tom Jackson Greaves Lighting19 designed by Tom White | Sound designed by David Gregory Tuesday 15 – Saturday October Video projection design by Louise Rhoades-Brown (Macbeth) Playing side by side, immerse yourself in the contrasting worlds of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth with two unique adaptions by the multi-talented Watermill Ensemble.
Fizzing with magic and a large dose of chaos in the enchanted Athenian woods, secrets, love and mistaken identities collide in A Midsummers Night’s Dream. Blazing with tension, energy and passion, experience a powerful new interpretation of Macbeth, fuelled by the fierce reverberations of Johnny Cash, The xx and The Rolling Stones. “Burns with purpose, passion and energy to spare” The Guardian (Macbeth) “Fizzing with charm and humour” The Stage (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Tuesday 22 October Welcome to the incredible story of the Little Prince, retold in this live show by a pilot stranded in the desert. Find out how the Little Prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and beloved rose and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups! Have you ever heard of a king who reigns over nothing? Or a businessman obsessively counting stars? Based on the world-famous story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince is brought to life using Protein’s award winning mix of dance, humour and spoken word. Adapted and Directed by Luca Silvestrini’s Protein. Co-commissioned by The Place and DanceEast. Supported by The Point, Eastleigh, Warwick Arts Centre and Dance City.
“The company’s inventive, physical approach is charmingly childlike” The Stage
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Tue, Thu & Fri eve, Sat mat Macbeth: Wed & Sat eve, Thu mat
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £29.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Schools. Sat 19 Oct 2.30pm
Sat 19 Oct 2.30pm
Sat 19 Oct 2.30pm
3.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets £10 – £14 Discounts available for Friends and Under 18s. 11
CLASSICAL C ONCERT SERIES
BRITTEN SINFONIA: THE EIGHT SEASONS
FLANDERS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
ICELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
TENEBRAE CHOIR WITH AURORA ORCHESTRA
Friday 25 October 2019, 7.30pm
Sunday 3 November 2019, 7.30pm
Sunday 9 February 2020, 7.30pm
Tuesday 7 April 2020, 7.30pm
THOMAS GOULD (DIRECTOR/VIOLIN)
ILYA MASHKEVICH (CONDUCTOR) MILOS KARADAGLIC (GUITAR)
YAN PASCAL TORTELIER (CONDUCTOR) JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET (PIANO)
NIGEL SHORT (MUSIC DIRECTOR)
- Rossini Barber of Seville Overture - Rodrigo Concerto Aranjuez - Villa Lobos 3 Preludes for Solo Guitar - Beethoven Symphony No. 7
- Bizet L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 - Ravel Left Hand Piano Concerto - Thorvalsdottir Aireality - Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet
We are thrilled to be welcoming for the first time the international guitarist Milos, who is regarded as perhaps the greatest guitarist in the world today. He comes with the Flanders Symphony Orchestra to perform the most popular of all guitar pieces, the Guitar Concerto Aranjuez, Seville Overture and 3 of Villa Lobos’ preludes for solo guitar. The concert will end with one of the greatest of all symphonies, Beethoven Symphony No. 7.
One of the most virtuosic orchestras performing on the international scene today is the hugely talented Iceland Symphony Orchestra. On their first full tour of Great Britain they will be conducted by the popular French conductor, Yan Pascal Tortelier, who for many years was Artistic Director of the BBC Philharmonic. The leading French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet will play the Ravel Left Hand Piano Concerto. The concert begins with Bizet’s romantic L’Arlesienne Suite and ends with that most popular of all ballet scores, Prokofiev’s searingly dramatic Romeo & Juliet.
- Vivaldi The Four Seasons - Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires A dazzling evening of Baroque music that grooves and Argentinian tangos flushed with 18th-century flair: Britten Sinfonia and Thomas Gould offer an effervescent concert that juxtaposes Vivaldi’s radiant Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons) with Astor Piazzolla’s sultry Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires).
Tickets £10 – £36 Pre-performance talk 6.30pm, FREE tickets via Box Office. Discounts available for Friends.
Tickets £10 – £38.50 Pre-performance talk 6.15pm, FREE tickets via Box Office. Discounts for Friends and subscription tickets available.
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Tickets £10 – £38.50 Pre-performance talk 6.30pm, FREE tickets via Box Office.
Discounts for Friends and subscription tickets available.
- Bach Partita No. 2 in D - Faure Requiem Tenebrae, under their acclaimed Music Director Nigel Short, are currently regarded as one of our finest choruses and with the Aurora Orchestra will give a performance of Faure’s serenely beautiful Requiem. This is one of the most ethereal works ever composed and is a great favourite with audiences the world over. Before the Requiem Nigel Short has conceived an ingenious combination of the unaccompanied Bach Violin Partita with excerpts from the St. Matthew Passion and the St. John Passion. This blend of Bach’s greatest music runs seamlessly into the Faure Requiem.
Tickets £10 – £38.50 Pre-performance talk 6.30pm, FREE tickets via Box Office.
Discounts for Friends and subscription tickets available.
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EVOLUTION – EUROPEAN PREMIERE
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“Beg, borrow or steal a ticket
for Acosta’s exhilarating Cuban trip. A striking show” Evening Standard
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“EFFORTLESS WIT
“WONDERFULLY MOVING
THE TIMES
THE INDEPENDENT
WISDOM AND WASPISHNESS”
SUBLIMELY FUNNY”
OSCAR WILDE’S
A WOMAN IMPORTANCE LIZA GODDARD
Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 October International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta brings his critically acclaimed Cuban company to Norwich ahead of his exciting appointment as Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet in January 2020. In this programme of new and existing works, Acosta himself makes a guest appearance in the iconic Rooster, choreographed by Christopher Bruce to music by the Rolling Stones. The Company also perform new works, Paysage, Soudain, la nuit by visionary Swedish choreographer Pontus Lidberg and Satori, by breakthrough Cuban choreographer Raúl Reinoso. Inspired by Vaslav Nijinsky’s L’après midi d’un faune, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui completes the bill with masterpiece Faun, set to Debussy’s original score with additional music from Nitin Sawhney. Produced by Sadler’s Wells and Valid Productions. Co-produced with Norwich Theatre Royal, Birmingham Hippodrome and The Lowry, Salford.
Reviews & Photography from original London production 2017
Photo: Tristram Kenton
STARRING
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Monday 4 – Saturday 9 November
DAILY MAIL
An earnest young American woman, a louche English lord, and an innocent young chap join a house party of fin de siècle fools and grotesques. In A Woman of No Importance, Oscar Wilde’s marriage of glittering wit and Ibsenite drama created a vivid new theatrical voice. Directed by Dominic Dromgoole, former artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, A Woman of No Importance was the first production for Dominic’s new company Classic Spring which celebrated Wilde season in the West End – now on its first UK tour. Starring the much loved television and theatre star, Liza Goddard, whose extensive stage credits include Lady Windermere’s Fan, An Ideal Husband, Alan Ayckbourn’s Communicating Doors and Season’s Greetings. Her television work includes cult classics Doctor Who and Bergerac. The show is sure to provoke laughter and tears. Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £33.50 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.
Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £42.50 Discounts available for Friends.
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Bob King Creative
The Guardian
Photography: Stuart Chorley Design:
‘A tough, tenacious play with an emotional bite.’
Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 November
Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 November
The National Theatre bring Shelagh Delaney’s career defining play to Norwich. Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles) directs Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Abigail’s Party) as Helen in this British classic, an exhilarating depiction of working-class life in post-war Salford. This new production features a live on-stage band.
The Broadway and West End production of Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s smash-hit musical embarks on an international tour this Autumn.
When her mother Helen runs off with a car salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmy, a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas. Art student Geoff moves in and assumes the role of surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for Helen and their unconventional setup unravels. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the great taboo-breaking plays of the 1950s! Age 13+
On Your Feet! is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman). This exhilarating musical features some of the most iconic pops songs of the era, including Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Don’t Want To Lose You Now and 1-2-3.
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £33.00
Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups and Schools. Thu 14 Nov 2.30pm
Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm
Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm
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Matinees: £10 – £44.50 Evenings: £10 – £49
Sat 23rd Nov 17 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups. 2.30pm
Photo: Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 November
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 December
Escape into an enchanting winter wonderland with Northern Ballet’s beautiful reimagining of Cinderella.
One week. Three productions. No Ordinary Opera.
Live every moment of Cinderella’s story from heartbreak to joy. In this sparkling adaptation of the classic rags-to-riches tale, Cinders is whisked away from her wicked stepmother to the glistening lake of ice where she first meets her Prince. You won’t believe your eyes as Northern Ballet’s remarkable dancers bring their signature magic to the ultimate feel-good fairytale. The perfect entertainment for the whole family, don’t miss out on your tickets to the ball.
Donizetti L’elisir d’amore (Tue & Thu) A stylish staging brings warmth and laughter to Donizetti’s greatest romantic comedy. Light, lyrical and bursting with energy – a comedy with the softest of hearts and the sweetest of melodies. Verdi Rigoletto (Wed & Sat) Glyndebourne’s premiere of Verdi’s own favourite opera, it is a tragedy of Shakespearean scope. A disturbing psychological portrait of a man caught in a corrupt world. Handel Rinaldo (Fri) Packed with magic and visual sensation, this production offers a playful re-imagining of Handel’s most successful opera. The composer’s colourful, tune-filled score is one of his finest. *All sung in Italian with Surtitles.
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £43 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups, Schools and Families.
Matinee Thu 2.00pm Evenings 7.15pm Tickets £10 – £58 Discounts available for Friends, Under 18s, Under 30s, Groups,
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Tuesday 17 December 2019 – Sunday 19 January 2020 Don’t miss out on our fun-filled family pantomime Cinderella, the ultimate classic rags to riches story…with a twist! Starring panto favourites Richard Gauntlett and David Gant, the cast will also be joined by popular comedy actor, CBBC presenter and Norfolk born Joe Tracini (Hollyoaks, Spamalot, Croydon’s Aladdin, York and Wolverhampton’s Cinderella). This talented cast have entertainment in their DNA and are certain to provide lively laughs and comedy capers for the whole family this Christmas!
“Pure panto perfection.” Lynn News - Review for previous pantos
“...laugh-out-loud comedy set pieces… sparkling choreography and musicality” Eastern Daily Press - Review for previous panto
10.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 5.00pm & 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £25 Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s, Groups and Schools. For exact dates & performance times, see diary on p.51
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Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 January
Tuesday 28 January – Saturday 1 February
Can you ever get away with the perfect crime? A brand-new production of the blueprint for the modern thriller, Dial M for Murder is back.
Inspired by a true story, Made in Dagenham is a new British musical which opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End in 2014.
TV and stage favourite, Tom Chambers, (Top Hat, Strictly) stars as the charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot. When he discovers she has been unfaithful his mind turns to revenge and the pursuit of the ‘perfect crime’.
Based on the 2010 film which received four BAFTA nominations including Outstanding British Film, the show takes us back to 1968 when the Ford sewing machinists walked out in protest against sexual discrimination, demanding equal pay which led to the 1970 Equal Pay Act.
Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned film, the iconic Dial M for Murder will leave you spellbound as Tony becomes more tangled in the web of his own making. The ultimate masterclass in suspense is guaranteed to entwine you with its seat-gripping twists and turns.
With an inspirational story and a fabulous score, this is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.
Dial M for Murder is the definitive seat gripping drama that is not to be missed!
Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.
Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Tickets £10 – £33.50
Tickets £10 – £25
Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups.
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JASON MANFORD and
CARLY STENSON
STAR IN
“The moment it ended I longed to see it again – immediately.”
FROM THE CREATORS OF
CHICAGO & CABARET
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Friday 7 & Saturday 8 February
Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 February
After 25 years Richard Alston Dance celebrates their last season with Final Edition, a richly diverse mix of dance and music celebrating the company’s unflagging creativity. The tour includes two brand new works by Richard Alston and Martin Lawrance, alongside classic works from the Company’s history.
It’s murder putting on a new musical – literally!
Shine On is inspired by Britten and Auden’s song cycle On This Island, performed with a live singer Katherine McIndoe and pianist Jason Ridgway. Voices and Light Footsteps is a sensuously expressive piece influenced by the music of Monteverdi, the genius of Baroque. A Far Cry by Martin Lawrance is an impassioned piece set to music by Edward Elgar. This is your last chance to see this amazing company – don’t miss out!
Jessica Cranshaw, star of the new Broadway-bound musical Robbin Hood, has been murdered on stage on opening night! The entire cast and crew are suspects. Time to call in the local detective, Frank Cioffi, who just happens to be a huge musical theatre fan. With a nose for crime and an ear for music, Frank has his work cut out trying to find the killer whilst giving the show a lifeline. Starring Jason Manford (The Producers, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang & Guys and Dolls) and Carly Stenson (Les Misérables, Legally Blonde, Shrek, Spamalot and Hollyoaks), this hilarious whodunnit is packed full of catchy songs, unforgettable characters and plot twists galore! From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this Tony Award-winning backstage murder mystery musical will have audiences laughing and guessing right to the final curtain. Age 12+ Matinees Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Evenings 7.30pm
Mon – Thu: £10 – £44.50
Tickets £10 – £23.50
Fri & Sat: £10 – £49.50
Discounts available for Friends, Under 25s and Groups.
Sat 15th Feb 2.30pm 25 Discounts available for Friends.
THE OBSERVER THE OBSERVER
“ENTHRALLING. RICHLY SATISFYING” THE GUARDIAN
BASED ON THE FILM BY MICHAEL POWELL AND EMERIC PRESSBURGER BASED ON THE FILM BY MICHAEL POWELL AND EMERIC PRESSBURGER AND THE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN FAIRY-TALE AND THE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN FAIRY-TALE MUSIC BY BERNARD HERRMANN MUSIC BY BERNARD HERRMANN
“ENTHRALLING.THERICHLY SATISFYING” GUARDIAN Tuesday Tuesday1818– Saturday 22 February February ATHE sell-out before OLIVIER its world premiere tour openedSMASH in 2016,HIT Matthew Bourne’s triumphant DOUBLE AWARD-WINNING RETURNS adaptation of the legendary film returns after winning two Olivier Awards and dazzling A sell-out before its world premiere tour opened in 2016, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant audiences across the UK and the USA. adaptation of the legendary film returns after winning two Olivier Awards and dazzling The Red Shoes is a the tale UK of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the audiences across and the USA. greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a The Red Shoes is a tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the battleground between the two men who inspire her passion. greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a Set to the achingly romantic music of who golden-age composer Bernard battleground between the two men inspire Hollywood her passion. Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with cinematic designs by Lez Set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis. Herrmann, The Red Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with cinematic designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis.
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“MAGICAL” “MAGICAL” METRO METRO
THE TIMES THE TIMES
“SUMPTUOUS” “SUMPTUOUS” WHATSONSTAGE WHATSONSTAGE
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 – £46.50
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THE MUSIC AL PHENOMENON COMES TO NORWICH
Wednesday 4 March – Saturday 4 April After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables will play Norwich Theatre Royal in March 2020. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, the magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; I Dreamed a Dream, One Day More, Bring Him Home, Master of The House, and many more. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Mon – Thu Eves & Mats: £10 – £64 Fri & Sat Eves & Mats: £10 – £66.50
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Discounts available for Friends and Under 18s. Thu 19 March Thu 26 March Thu 26 March 2.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 29
TALKS AND TOURS AT Thursday 30 April – Saturday 2 May It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? Or will the young Cherubino confuse matters even more? Through a series of twists and turns, The Marriage of Figaro will keep you guessing until the final scene, with Mozart’s sublime score brilliantly bringing the action to life. A co-production with Grand Théâtre de Genève. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Evenings 7.00pm Tickets £10 – £52.50 Discounts available for Friends, Under 16s and 16 – 29 year olds.
Would you like to learn about what happens backstage? A Theatre Royal tour is a great opportunity to see behind the scenes and learn more about the fascinating workings in areas of the building not normally accessible to the public. Are you coming as a group? To make the most of your visit, we offer hospitality packages including Cream Tea/Light Bites/ Two-course lunch. Please contact our Groups Coordinator if you would like to discuss arranging an event.
Backstage tours for individuals are also available throughout the year. Please see our website for upcoming dates. Presentations can also be tailored to groups and delivered, both on and off-site, to take you through the whole 260+ year’s history of Norwich Theatre Royal.
01603 598542 tours@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Monday 4 – Saturday 9 May
Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 May
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK, delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances.
“The closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master” Empire
Since 2002 over 16 million theatergoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this aweinspiring production featuring Queen’s biggest hits including We Are The Champions, I Want To Break Free, Don’t Stop Me Now, Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust and of course, We Will Rock You. A musical phenomenon not to be missed!
Derren Brown returns to the stage with his brand-new live show! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history!
“Exhilarating and great fun” Time Magazine
Now with his first brand new theatre show in five years, Derren Brown returns to astonish and amaze audiences up and down the country. The content of Showman remains a closely-guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat!
Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Age 12+
Mon – Thu: £10 – £45 Fri & Sat: £10 – £48.50
Matinee Sat 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Discounts available for Friends, Over 60s, Under 18s and Groups. Wed 6th May 2.30pm
Sat 9 May 2.30pm
Sat 9 May 2.30pm
Theatre Royal Season Sponsor
Tues – Thu: £10 – £42.50 Fri & Sat: £10 – £48
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COMEDY
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COMEDY JIMMY CARR: TERRIBLY FUNNY
ED BYRNE: IF I’M HONEST
Sunday 17 November, 8.00pm £10 – £30.50 Discounts available for Friends.
Tuesday 4 February, 8.00pm £10 – £26 Discounts available for Friends.
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.
New show from Ed Byrne as seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage, Top Gear and QI.
BEN ELTON
MILTON JONES IN MILTON: IMPOSSIBLE
Wednesday 18 December, 7.30pm £10 – £30.50 Discounts available for Friends.
Thursday 9 April, 7.30pm £10 – £28.50 Discounts available for Friends.
More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after a 15 year absence, the Godfather of modern stand-up returns to the medium he did so much to define. Back on the road with an all new stand-up show, Ben promises to try and make sense of a world which appears to have gone stark raving mad.
One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.
SANDI TOKSVIG LIVE! NATIONAL TREVOR
ROSS NOBLE: HUMOURNOID
Tuesday 14 January, 7.30pm £10 – £26 Discounts available for Friends.
Monday 25 May, 8.00pm £10 – £27 Discounts available for Friends.
Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor – half misprint, half Danish comedian, novelist, actor and broadcaster. Expect tall stories, fascinatingly funny facts, really silly jokes, a quick fire Q&A and a quiz. Don’t expect tap-dancing, leotards or a forward roll.
What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it.
Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. Age 16+
Milton reveals the truth about being a spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.
Age 15+
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MUSIC
MUSIC RIP IT UP 70s
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
Friday 13 September, 7.30pm £10 – £40.50 Discounts available for Friends.
Monday 6 January, 7.30pm £10 – £25.50 Discounts available for Friends.
From the producers of Rip it Up the 50s and 60s comes the greatest music decade ever! The 1970s were when icons were born and people experimented with their sound, look and entire persona.
The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Misérables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis.
Join Louis Smith (Olympic champion), Rachel Stevens (S Club 7) and Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls) for a groovy evening of singing & dancing. Further cast announcement to follow.
MOTOWN – HOW SWEET IT IS Sunday 13 October, 7.30pm £10 – £29 Discounts available for Friends. This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver a truly outstanding performance celebrating the best of Motown. You’ll be dancing on the ceiling, with songs from legendary artists such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, and many more.
KATE RUSBY Sunday 8 December, 7.30pm £10 – £29 Discounts available for Friends. Forever proud to call herself a folk singer, Kate Rusby’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Warm and inviting, spicy and sparkly she and her marvellous band – joined as ever by a sublime brass quintet – embody the sounds and joyous spirit of the best Christmases ever! 36
A VISION OF ELVIS
Tuesday 7 January, 7.30pm £10 – £25.50 Discounts available for Friends. Starring Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards ‘Official Elvis Show’ and ‘No.1 Male Tribute’, this is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute concert touring the world today.
QUEEN RHAPSODY Monday 13 January, 7.30pm £10 – £26 Discounts available for Friends. The ultimate live concert experience paying tribute to the legend that is Queen. A passionate and thrilling show, Queen Rhapsody recreates the majesty of rock’s greatest ever band. Relive The Magic!
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Wednesday 5 February, 7.30pm £10 – £27.50 Discounts available for Friends. Original recordings back to life on stage; with a huge sound and light show to match. Culminating in a showstopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed. A gem of a rock show - sore throat guaranteed! 37
PERSONALITIES
DON’T MISS…
SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON
THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE
Sunday 8 September, 5.00pm £10 – £29.50 Discounts available for Friends.
Thursday 31 October, 8.00pm £10 – £20 Discounts available for Friends.
An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson celebrates the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive.
The Football Ramble are back! And they’re going global! Join the gang as they bring their chart-topping podcast to life in a multimedia extravaganza. Expect all your favourites from the show as they cast an eye over the best – and most ridiculous – moments from the footballing circus. Age 16+
DES & JIMMY Sunday 29 September, 7.30pm £10 – £30.50 Discounts available for Friends. Two legends of television, show-business and of the Royal Variety Performance come together, accompanied by music and video to reminisce and entertain. Don’t miss this last chance to see Des O’Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck together in what will also be a night of theatrical history!
ARMISTEAD MAUPIN Monday 30 September, 7.30pm £10 – £27 Discounts available for Friends. Fane Productions and Kilimanjaro present the first ever UK tour of the bestselling, much-loved author of Tales of the City and LGBT activist, Armistead Maupin. Blazing a trail since the 1970’s, don’t miss the chance to join America’s ultimate storyteller as he offers his observations on society and the world we inhabit. 38
IT’S A FOOTBALL SHOW, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT...
THEATRE ROYAL OPEN DAY Saturday 31 August, 10am – 4.00pm Come along and experience your theatre behind the scenes. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover how the theatre works. Take part in activities and learn more about what we do. There will be family friendly activities throughout the day including backstage tours, sound and lighting demonstrations, costume displays, arts and crafts areas and more! Open to all, the best part is...it’s all for FREE!
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RUBY WAX: HOW TO BE HUMAN Wed 4 – Fri 6 Sept, 7.30pm | £20 Based on her bestselling book, this show answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. Outrageously witty and smart, blending brilliant comedy and insightful life lessons, this is the show you need to upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your phone.
OI FROG & FRIENDS! Tues 15 – Sun 20 Oct, times vary £11.50 / £8.50 schools / £9 groups 10+ Frog is looking for a place to sit, but Cat has other ideas and Dog is doing as he’s told. Little do any of them know that chaos is coming... Join us for Oi Frog & Friends! the action-packed musical adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s bestselling books Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat! Expect songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than you can shake a chime at! 55 mins, age 3+
THE TAPE FACE SHOW
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Mon 16 – Wed 18 Sept, 7.30pm | £18 / £16 concs
Fri 25 Oct, 8.00pm | £22.50 / £20.50 concs
Tape Face returns to the UK with a brand new show! New Jokes, New Props, Same Tape.
Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD OUT worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
After storming into America and being seen by 51 million people online, Tape Face lands back on UK soil and hits the road. Grab a ticket and prepare for another storm. Putting your shoes on will never be the same after seeing this show.
JANE EYRE Mon 7 – Wed 9 Oct, times vary | £14 / £12 concs / £9 schools evenings / £8.50 schools matinees Blackeyed Theatre present a brand new adaptation of the beloved classic Jane Eyre. Capturing all the tempestuous passion and dark secrets of Charlotte Brontë’s gothic masterpiece, this thrilling tale of an orphan girl and her quest for independence is utterly captivating. Don’t miss this triumph of storytelling.
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norwichplayhouse.co.uk Based on the books by Kes Gray and Jim Field. Published by Hachette Children’s Group
01603 598598
Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.
ARTHUR PITA’S THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL Wed 27 – Sat 30 Nov, times vary £14 / £12 concs / £8.75 schools & students A magical dance theatre adaptation based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale, directed and choreographed by the celebrated Arthur Pita. Following four sell-out seasons at Sadler’s Wells, this touching tale of an impoverished young street girl’s hopes and dreams comes to Norwich for the first time. 41
STAGE TWO SHOWS
TAKE PART
THIS IS WHO I AM PART OF CREATIVE MATTERS: FINDING REFUGE AND SANCTUARY Thu 17 October, 7.30pm | Stage Two | £12 This Is Who I Am presents first-hand accounts of LGBT+ refugees, and the struggles faced both in their own countries and upon arrival in the UK. These interwoven testimonies will be read by members of the Actors for Human Rights network. Duration: 45 mins plus Q&A
PIZZA SHOP HEROES PART OF CREATIVE MATTERS: FINDING REFUGE AND SANCTUARY Fri 25 Oct, 2.30pm & 7.30pm | Stage Two | £12 Created by one of the UK’s leading refugee theatre companies, Pizza Shop Heroes stars four refugee young men who made the arduous journey to the UK on their own as children from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Albania. Powerful, celebratory, affirming, authentic; this is theatre that puts refugees centre stage. Age 12+
POOL (NO WATER) PERFORMED BY NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL YOUNG COMPANY Fri 2 & Sat 3 August, 7.30pm | Norwich Playhouse | £10 – £12 A play by Mark Ravenhill. A famous artist invites her old friends to her luxurious new home. But celebrations come to an abrupt end when the host suffers a horrific accident. A hair-raising play focused on the fragility of friendship and jealousy of artistic success.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS PERFORMED BY NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL YOUNG COMPANY Fri 23 & Sat 24 August, 7.30pm | Stage Two | £15 A deliciously sinister musical comedy about one man and his mean green man-eating plant! Age 8+ Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken
Join in our training courses, community workshops and events to nurture creative talent and build your confidence. Are you 16-25 yrs and wishing to enter the creative industry? Join our Empirical Company and train within a professional working theatre. • Actor’s Lab – A company of 16 members producing shows. • Audition Technique – Guidance, advice and skills to take the fear out of your big day. • Airborne – Perfect for those considering a future in dance and/or physical theatre. • Young Technicians – Technical and backstage training with future placement opportunities on shows at Stage two. • Young Writers – Work with a published playwright to bring your ideas to life.
Family Activities From drama to interactive storytelling sessions, these can be enjoyed by adults and children together. Bring your imaginations to the theatre and we’ll provide the fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult, unless stated otherwise. ntr.org.uk/Families Aged 50+ Join the Limelighters and experience our fun-packed programme of events, from monthly drama workshops and ten week drama programmes to our exciting dance residencies and workshops. Take part, have fun and meet like minded people along the way! ntr.org.uk/Limelighters
For more information and booking details, please visit www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or pick up one of our Training & Skills or Community brochures. 43
THANK YOU
Join us in supporting our ambitions
Norwich Theatre Royal would like to thank the following organisations for their support and commitment: Funders and Supporters
Corporate Partners
Sponsors
You can discover more about our work by becoming a supporter and joining one of our schemes that ensure our programme and venues are available to future audiences.
Ambassador £120 per annum (£10 per month) Front Row £240 per annum (£20 per month) Angels from £480 per annum (£40 per month) Mavericks from £1000 per annum (£83 per month)
Transform Partners
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Trusts and Foundations
Chivers Trust, Colin Chapman Foundation, Geoffrey Watling Charity, John Jarrold Trust, Michael Tippett Foundation, Norfolk Music Hub, Norfolk Opera Trust.
Associate Sponsors
Supporters are central to our work
Our supporter schemes each have unique opportunities for you to get closer to what we do including special events and insight experiences. If you would like more information or to join we would love to talk to you. Please contact the development team development@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk or call 01603 598556
Norwich Theatre Royal is a registered charity with all donations, support and surplus income generated from our bars and restaurants going back into supporting our programme, venues and future ambitions. Registered charity 262259
Corporate Members Adnams, Alan Boswell Group, Almary Green Investments, Andrew Denny Consulting, Anglia Area Civil Service Sports Council, Anglian Group PLC, Archant, Arnold Keys, Barclays, Barratt & Cooke, Birketts LLP, Broadland Business Park, City College Norwich, Computer Service Centre, Dipple & Conway, Eastern Voice & Data, Elizabeths The Florist, Flagship Housing Group Ltd, Hatch Brenner LLP, Howes Percival LLP, InTouch Systems, intu Chapelfield, Jarrolds, Kettle Foods, Lambda Films, MHA Larking Gowen, Leathes Prior Solicitors, Loveday & Partners, Lovewell Blake, martinrobertcook, M+A Partners, Marsh, Mayday Intergrated Office Systems, Mills & Reeve, Norfolk Country Cottages, Norfolk Police Social Club, Norse Care, Norse Commercial Services, North Norfolk Theatre Goers, NPS Property Consultants Ltd, Nuffield Health, One Broker, Persimmon Homes, ReAssure, R G Carter Holdings Ltd, Rogers & Norton Solicitors, Sinclair International LTD, Smith & Pinching, Steeles Law Solicitors Ltd, The Forum Trust, Virgin Money Theatre Royal (Norwich) Trust Ltd. Company Registration No.997352 England Registered Charity No. 262259 Theatre Royal (Norwich) Services Ltd, Company Registration No. 1052539 England. Registered Office: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
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ACCESS PERFORMANCES This brochure is available on audio tape, in large print and in Braille on request. Our Access guide describing all the facilities and services available is also available as a booklet, in large print and to download from our website (visit the Access page). Audio Description delivered live during a performance via headsets available from the Welcome Point – we recommend booking in the front Stalls.
Sat 7 Sept 2.30pm
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliet 5
Thu 26 Sept 2.30pm Kinky Boots
CELEBRATE WITH Unique Hospitality at Norwich Theatre Royal Celebrate with family and friends or reward hard working colleagues.
– Private dining packages
Whether you are looking for something formal, fun or quirky we can create something special for you.
– Informal lunches
We also have meeting spaces available for your business needs with a full in house service available.
For further information please contact our Restaurant and Events Manager
– Birthday parties – Business meetings – Networking events – Day delegate rates
01603 598577 restaurant@theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
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Sat 12 Oct 2.30pm
The Lovely Bones 9
Sat 19 Oct 2.30pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm
A Taste of Honey 16
Sat 23 Nov 2.30pm
On Your Feet
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Sat 11 Jan 2.30pm
Cinderella
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Sat 22 Feb 2.30pm
Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes 27
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Thu 19 Mar 2.30pm Les Misérables 29 Sat 9 May 2.30pm
We Will Rock You 32
BSL Signed: We recommend booking in the centre front Stalls.
Thu 26 Sept 7.30pm Kinky Boots
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Sat 12 Oct 2.30pm
The Lovely Bones 9
Sat 19 Oct 2.30pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sat 9 Nov 2.30pm
A Woman Of No Importance 15
Sat 16 Nov 2.30pm
A Taste of Honey 16
Sun 12 Jan 1.00pm
Cinderella
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Thu 26 Mar 7.30pm Les Misérables 29 Sat 9 May 2.30pm
We Will Rock You 32
Sat 23 May 2.30pm Derren Brown
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Relaxed Performances: Suitable for anyone with an autism spectrum condition or learning disability.
Thu 16 Jan 5.00pm
Cinderella
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Captioned: Caption units display spoken or sung words as they are delivered on stage – we recommend avoiding the front three rows. Thu 19 Sept 2.30pm Kinky Boots
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Wed 9 Oct 2.30pm
The Lovely Bones
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Sat 19 Oct 2.30pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Sat 9 Nov 2.30pm
A Woman of No Importance
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Thu 14 Nov 2.30pm A Taste of Honey
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Sun 12 Jan 5.00pm
Cinderella
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Sat 15 Feb 2.30pm
Curtains
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Thu 26 Mar 2.30pm Les Misérables
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Wed 6th May 2.30pm We Will Rock You
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YOUR VISIT & SEATING MAP We want your Theatre Royal experience to be as enjoyable and hassle free as possible, whether you’re coming to a performance or popping in for coffee and a chat with friends. HOW TO BOOK
GETTING HERE
Tickets can be purchased online by visiting theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk, via our box office on 01603 63 00 00 (Mon – Sat 9.30am – 8pm Non-Show days 9.30am – 6pm), or by visiting the theatre in person.
Address: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
FOOD & DRINK Our restaurant Prelude is open daily from 9.30am for breakfast, mid-morning coffee, cake and afternoon tea. Pre-Theatre dining is available from 5pm on show nights Monday – Saturday, we recommend you book in advance by visiting our website or call 01603 598577. Our Adnams Bar offers a selection of drinks, snacks, sandwiches and a hot buffet before every matinee & evening performance.
By Train – 20 minute walk from Norwich Railway Station. By Bus – 10 minute walk from Norwich Bus Station. By Bicycle – Cycle racks are available outside and opposite the Theatre. By Car – We recommend you allow plenty of time to park before a performance. The nearest indoor car parks are The Forum (NR2 1TF) and Intu Chapelfield (NR2 1SA); outdoor Chantry Road (NR2 1RG) and Assembly House (NR2 1RQ). Groups – There is parking for coaches and minibuses on Lower Clarence Road and at Harford Park & Ride. Minibuses can also park at surface car parks on Rouen Road and Chantry Road. Blue Badge Holders – There is parking opposite the theatre on Theatre Street, with a drop-off layby to the right of our main doors as well. Details are correct at the time of print. Norwich Theatre Royal reserve the right to alter the advertised programme, prices and facilities if necessary and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Romeo & Juliet
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Romeo & Juliet
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Romeo & Juliet
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Sir Michael Parkinson
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Fr 13 Rip it up 70s Tu 17 Kinky Boots
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Henning Wehn
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Midge Ure
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Sa 12 The Lovely Bones
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Su 13 Motown Tu 15 Watermill Macbeth & Dream We 16 Watermill Macbeth & Dream
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Th 17 Watermill Macbeth & Dream 2.30 7.30 10 Fr 18 Watermill Macbeth & Dream
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Sa 19 Watermill Macbeth & Dream 2.30 7.30 10 Tu 22 The Little Prince
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We 23 Eddie Izzard
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Thu 24 Eddie Izzard
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Fr 25 Britten Sinfonia
7.30 14
Mo 28 Acosta Danza
7.30 14
Tu 29 Acosta Danza We 30 Sixties Gold
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Th 31 The Football Ramble
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Josh Widdicombe
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Flanders Symphony with Milos
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Mo 4 Woman of No Importance
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Woman of No Importance
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Woman of No Importance
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Woman of No Importance
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Sa 9 Woman of No Importance 2.30 7.30 15 Tu 12 A Taste of Honey 7.30 16 We 13 A Taste of Honey Th 14 A Taste of Honey Fr 15 A Taste of Honey Sa 16 A Taste of Honey
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Su 17 Jimmy Carr Tu 19 On Your Feet We 20 On Your Feet Th 21 On Your Feet
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We 27 Northern Ballet - Cinderella
7.30 18
Fr 29 Northern Ballet - Cinderella
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Sa 23 On Your Feet 2.30 7.30 17 Tu 26 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 7.30 18 Th 28 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 2.30 7.30 18 Sa 30 Northern Ballet - Cinderella 2.30 7.30 18
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Glyndebourne
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Glyndebourne
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Glyndebourne
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Kate Rusby
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Mo 23 Cinderella
1.00 5.00 20
Tu 24 Cinderella
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Th 26 Cinderella Fr 27 Cinderella Sa 28 Cinderella
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Mo 30 Cinderella
1.00 5.00 20
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Cinderella
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Cinderella
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Cinderella
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Cinderella
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Mo 6 Beyond the Barricade
Whether you’re visiting for breakfast, mid-morning coffee, afternoon tea or a delicious homemade cake, then Prelude is the perfect location for all occasions. Open daily from 9.30am.
Tu 7 A Vision of Elvis We 8 Cinderella Th 9
Fr 10 Cinderella Sa 11 Cinderella
Coming to see a show? Enjoy Pre-Theatre dining from 5pm on show nights Monday - Saturday. Your table is reserved all evening for you to enjoy your dessert and drink in the interval.
Mo 13 Queen Rhapsody Tu 14 Sandi Toksvig We 15 Cinderella Th 16 Cinderella Fr 17 Cinderella Sa 18 Cinderella Su 19 Cinderella
To book call 01603 598577 Or online go to www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
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Tu 21 Dial M for Murder We 22 Dial M for Murder Th 23 Dial M for Murder Fri 24 Dial M for Murder Sa 25 Dial M for Murder Tu 28 NNOS Made in Dagenham We 29 NNOS Made in Dagenham
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We 5 Classic Rock 7.30 37 Fr 7 Richard Alston Dance Company 7.30 24 Sa 8 Su 9
Richard Alston Dance Company 7.30 24 Iceland Symphony Orchestra 7.30 13
Tu 11 Curtains We 12 Curtains Th 13 Curtains Fr 14 Curtains Sa 15 Curtains Tu 18 The Red Shoes We 19 The Red Shoes Th 20 The Red Shoes Fr 21 The Red Shoes Sa 22 The Red Shoes
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Les Misérables
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Les Misérables
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Les Misérables
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Les Misérables
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Les Misérables
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Les Misérables
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WNO – Marriage of Figaro
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We Will Rock You
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We Will Rock You
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We Will Rock You
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We Will Rock You
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Tu 19 Derren Brown
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Th 21 Derren Brown Fr 22 Derren Brown Sa 23 Derren Brown Mo 25 Ross Noble
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7.30 26
7.30 37 10.30 5.00 20
We 4 Les Misérables
Th 26 Les Misérables Fr 27 Les Misérables
2.30 7.30 26
MARCH Page
7.30 37
10.30 2.30 7.30 20
Su 12 Cinderella
Sa 1 Tu 4
1.00 5.00 20
10.30 5.00 20
Cinderella
FEBRUARY Page
7.30 28
2.30 7.30 28 7.30 28
2.30 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28
2.30 7.30 28 7.30 28
2.30 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28
2.30 7.30 28
Booking dates open for highlighted shows at 9.30am (online, phone, in person) on the dates below. June 20 Gold Friends & Corporate Club | June 21 Friends | July 2 General Public
7.30 28
NB booking date for Jimmy Carr 20 June
7.30 28
Key (for access performances see page 47)
2.30 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28 7.30 28
Signed performance
Audio described performance
Relaxed performance Get Together group (see page 31 for details)
Captioned performance Sold out performance
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